WARNING:
Make sure to follow the instructions below. Otherwise, personal injuries may occur.
• Before discarding an airbag module, always perform an operation process to prevent any false activation.
• Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and earplugs during this operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
• Do not touch the airbag module just after activation because it is very hot. Before handling it for disposal, wait for 40 minutes.
CAUTION:
• As a rule, perform an airbag module activation process while it is installed to the vehicle. Do not remove it unless necessary.
• Airbag module operation process should be performed on a flat place in safety area. Avoid activating it outdoors when rainy or windy weather.
• Activating an airbag module causes a high explosive noise, be sure to warn people in the area, and do not allow anyone within 5 m (16 ft) radius of the disposal site.
• After activating the airbag module, smoke may arise. Therefore, it must be activated in a well-ventilated place with no smoke detector nearby.
• Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
• Wrap the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag when discarding.
• If it is impossible to perform an airbag module activation process due to some situational reasons, consult SUBARU dealership or one of the authorized workshops.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the steering column lower cover.
4. Disconnect the airbag connector under the steering column.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.
Preparation tool: Airbag deployment tool (98299PA030)
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter E (B).
Preparation tool: Test harness adapter E (98299SA030)
7. Connect the test harness adapter E to airbag connector.
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
11. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
12. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
• Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
13. Remove the airbag module. 
14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the console front panel.
4. Disconnect the airbag connector.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.
Preparation tool: Airbag deployment tool (98299PA030)
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter A (B).
Preparation tool: Test harness adapter A (98299FC030)
7. Connect the test harness adapter A to airbag connector.
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
11. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
12. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
• Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
13. Remove the airbag module.
14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Disconnect the side airbag module connector (yellow) under the front seat cushion.
4. Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest to the center positions.
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.
Preparation tool: Airbag deployment tool (98299PA030)
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter K (B).
Preparation tool: Test harness adapter K (98299FG010)
7. Connect the test harness adapter K to side airbag module connector (yellow).
CAUTION:
Do not place any object on front seat.
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
11. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
12. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
• Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
13. Remove the side airbag module.
14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the rear quarter trim.
4. Disconnect the curtain airbag harness.
• 5 door model
• 4 door model
5. Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as airbag deployment tool.
CAUTION:
The airbag deployment tool should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.
Preparation tool: Airbag deployment tool (98299PA030)
6. Connect the airbag deployment tool (A) and test harness adapter D (B).
Preparation tool: Test harness adapter D (98299SA010)
7. Connect the test harness adapter D to the curtain airbag module.
• 5 door model
• 4 door model
8. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
9. Extend the wiring of airbag deployment tool to the limit, and close all the windows, sunroof and rear gate completely.
10. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
11. Connect the airbag deployment tool alligator clip to the battery negative (−) terminal.
12. Connect the other cable of airbag deployment tool to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.
CAUTION:
• After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
• Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
13. Remove the curtain airbag module.
14. Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
NOTE:
When necessary, fold the fabric part of airbag into three or four sections, rope and seal in a vinyl bag.